Aptos Middle vs Ortega (Jose) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptos Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
Ortega (Jose) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Aptos Middle San Francisco, California | Ortega (Jose) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 1,334 | #1160 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7181 of 15,369 | #15392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 911 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 52.0).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 58.7%).
- •Aptos Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.6).
- •Aptos Middle is the larger school with 911 students compared with 410.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aptos Middle better than Ortega (Jose) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega (Jose) Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 52.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aptos Middle and Ortega (Jose) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos Middle: 911. Ortega (Jose) Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos Middle and Ortega (Jose) Elementary rank in California?
Aptos Middle is 389th of 1,334 and Ortega (Jose) Elementary is 1160th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).